Sparganothis rubicundana

Sparganothis rubicundana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in the Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Russia.[2] It is also found in North America, where it has been reported from Alaska, Manitoba, the Northwest Territory and Ontario.[3]

Sparganothis rubicundana
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S. rubicundana
Binomial name
Sparganothis rubicundana
Synonyms
  • Lozotaenia rubicundana Herrich-Schaffer, 1856
  • Sparganothis hudsoniana Freeman, 1940

The wingspan is 19–22 mm for males and 15–17 mm for females. Adults are on wing in July and August in northern Europe.[4]

The larvae feed on Vaccinium myrtillus. Larvae can be found from May to June.

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